REPORT – Kathryn Cross: Last Thursday. Heywood U9s took on one of the stronger teams in the league, Milnrow, who have a number of players playing above their age group. Due to a few late arrivals from Milnrow, Heywood fielded first and proceeded to display what was one of the best performances I have seen any Click here for more ….

REPORT – Kathryn Cross: After two league wins, Heywood U9s took on what was going to be their toughest opposition this season against last year’s unbeaten Littleborough. After losing the toss, Heywood were put in to bat first. Some of the Littleborough bowlers were simply too fast for some of our players which saw a Click here for more ….

Report – Kate Cross: After our first competitive win last week, Heywood took to the field in their second league match versus Unsworth and due to some of the opposition running late we decided to field first. Heywood started strongly with some very tight bowling and some early wickets. Joe Carter took an impressive catch Click here for more ….

REPORT by Kate Cross: The U9s took to the field for their first league match on Tuesday after five weeks of friendlies. We played against Rochdale who are a newly formed side, like we were last year. Joe Carter won the toss and decided to bowl. After some very tight bowling and fielding we managed Click here for more ….

Crimble’s clubhouse was packed recently for the annual player of the year awards. Speeches were made and awards handed out by Heywood CC legend Steve Kirby, who, as usual, was in great form. The major awards went to Bobby Cross (first XI batting and club person of the year), Chris Kaye (first XI bowling), Ross Click here for more ….

REPORT BY KATHRYN CROSS: It gives me great pleasure to sit down and write this report as you can probably guess! Seeing the kids’ delight and excitement after winning their first game of the season was even better than I thought it would be. Jacob Kaye won the toss and Heywood fielded first and were absolutely Click here for more ….

REPORT BY KATE CROSS: After a couple of frustrating weeks of not being able to train/play it was nice to finally be able to get a game on Thursday and it was especially nice to see all the support on the patio! Frankie Griffiths won the toss and stuck Royton in to bat who made Click here for more ….

Heywood CC’s youngest cricketers are getting access to better and more exclusive kit thanks to the generosity of two of our newest sponsors. The club’s under-11s – managed and coached by Lee Grogan – have received sponsorship from Double R Group, while the under-9s, run by Kate Cross, are being supported by Paul Carter, father Click here for more ….

REPORT BY KATE CROSS: I tried to explain to the team before the game that the game against Norden was as big as the Man City v Man Utd game. However, we were struggling from the beginning having only got 10 men. Issy won the toss and decided to bowl first and its clear to Click here for more ….

REPORT by Kate Cross: Joe Carter won the toss and stuck Clifton in to bat. Frankie Quinn kept wicket all match and was very energetic and was one of the only ones to encourage the bowlers. Everybody bowled and we managed to get three wickets in total all bowled by Issy Sweeney, Frankie Griffiths and Click here for more ….

Heywood-Under 9′s got underway at Crimble to great support from parents and club members alike. They were treated to a wicket on the square by the groundstaff and although they came up against a much more experience Bury side the boys and girls had plenty of fun getting to grips with the game. Bury showed Click here for more ….

THE most important date of the pre-season build-up for youngsters comes two days before NatWest CricketForce day Junior registration night is on Thursday at Heywood Cricket Club (7pm), when the current crop of young talent and anyone wanting to get in on the act will need to sign on. Crimble is expected to be backed Click here for more ….

Heywood CC’s Kate Cross has been named in the England Academy squad to tour South Africa 6-23 April. Kate, 20, who was on standby for the senior women’s side to travel to New Zealand, will be part of a side who play three T20 sides and three 50-over matches against South Africa. Players have been Click here for more ….

Number for bookings

ENQURIES about booking the Club for a function should be made to Horrox, Cross and Wilkinson on 01706-368661 during working hours. Otherwise, ring the Club on 01706-369146, leave your name and number on the answering machine and you will be contacted on a Tuesday or a Thursday. Or go to the Heywood CC Facebook page.